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Letters from a Killer (1998)

R 104 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   1998 (Mexico)
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A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds... See full summary »

Director:

David Carson

Writers:

Nicholas Hicks-Beach (screenplay), Shelley Miller (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Patrick Swayze, Kim Myers and Gia Carides
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patrick Swayze ...
Gia Carides ...
Kim Myers ...
Olivia Birkelund Olivia Birkelund ...
Tina Lifford ...
Elizabeth Ruscio Elizabeth Ruscio ...
Roger E. Mosley ...
Bruce McGill ...
Mark Rolston ...
Don Stark ...
Katy Selverstone ...
Michael Bowen ...
Kevin Chamberlin ...
Sam Atkinson Sam Atkinson ...
Rock Reiser Rock Reiser ...
Singing Inmate
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A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name. Written by J. R. Grant  

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Plot Keywords:

Prison | Murder | Serial Killer | Obsessed Fan | FBI  | See more »

Taglines:

Don't Open The Mail.

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Mexico) See more »

Also Known As:

Cartas de Um Assassino See more »

Filming Locations:

Echo, Utah, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

J&M Entertainment, LFAK Inc. See more »
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Trivia

During filming on 9 May 1997, Patrick Swayze broke both legs and tore four tendons in his shoulder when his horse threw him into a tree. He said he grabbed the horse's mane and flipped himself around so that he wouldn't hit the tree with his head. See more »

Soundtracks

"Desire"
Performed by Mr. Dyer's Daughters
Written by Elsa J. Dyer (as Elsa Dyer), Linda J. Dyer (as Linda Dyer), Sonja L. Dyer (as Sonja Dyer),
Seth Jackson, Cathy Carlson
By Permission of MDD Music
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